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I want to share some of the things I put before our team this week. God has given us an incredibly talented and focused staff at Fellowship. Nowhere was that more evident than our Easter service. They are committed to honoring God and serving people. Here are some of the things that I challenged them with this week. Maybe they will help you as well.

1. We must value people over tasks. This is more difficult for some personality types than others. Tasks are important, but Jesus died for people. People are image-bearers of a holy God. Reaching them is the mission but having God’s heart for them is the catalyst.
2. We must develop thicker skin. Criticism happens. Trust me. You can’t please everyone in the first place. We are called to please God not people.
3. Have the courage to confront one another. Don’t hold things inside or act like everything is okay when it is not.
4. Be nice. Speak the truth, but speak it in love.
5. Project joy. This is not optional. What we do is too difficult and takes too much emotional energy to be around moody or grumpy people.
6. Own your mistakes. So many times our reaction to conflict is to be defensive. We take risks and we are aggressive in our mission. Things run at a fast pace and mistakes will happen. Don’t waste time getting defensive and don’t delay the lessons that can be learned that only come from realizing your part.
7. Don’t gossip. It’s sin…even for staff.
8. Continue to identify and address your blind spots.
9. Don’t hold grudges. Forgiven people should forgive others. Grudges are the enemy’s playground.